How To Do More Pull Ups Program (Increase Your Reps!!)

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    This program was developed by Major Charles Lewis Armstrong to help him prepare to break the world record in pull ups in one set. Ed is doing a video demonstration of the routine. Following this program with consistency you will see a huge jump in your pull ups with 6-8 weeks. For a complete breakdown of the program check out this website www.chicagomari...
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  • @yellowbananacola
    @yellowbananacola 8 лет назад +737

    Day one 1:16 Day two 1:40 Day three 2:35 Day four 3:38 Day five 4:00

    • @OfficialBarstarzz
      @OfficialBarstarzz  8 лет назад +68

      Upvote this!

    • @Eltrapo61989
      @Eltrapo61989 8 лет назад +20

      my fuckin hero

    • @c0rnf1ake
      @c0rnf1ake 8 лет назад +7

      or put it in your description bro

    • @hopedieringer8125
      @hopedieringer8125 7 лет назад +17

      Day 1: 5 MRS (Maximum Repetition Sets) with 90 seconds rest between sets (Only do as many as you can with proper form)
      Day 2: Pyramid Method. Do 1, then 2, then 3, then 4, then 5 and continue like this until you miss a number (e.g. you were supposed to get 8 but only got 7); 10 seconds rest between each set (eg: 1, rest 10 seconds, 2, rest 10 secons etc.) After this do a MRS.
      Day 3: Working Sets. Pick a number of reps you believe you can perform for 9 sets (if you complete less than 9 sets, lower the number in subsequent workouts. If you complete more than 9 sets, raise the number.) Those 9 sets are divided into 3. 3 sets of normal grip, 3 sets of close grip, and 3 sets of wide grip. 60 seconds rest in between each set.
      Day 4: Same as day 3, with working set number adjusted accordingly.
      Day 5: Do the day you find the most difficult. Hopefully this rotates and you find yourself working on different aspects.

    • @robertimmanuel577
      @robertimmanuel577 6 лет назад +1

      OfficialBarstarzz or pin this comment

  • @DonkeyFckr
    @DonkeyFckr 10 лет назад +540

    The pyramid is always misunderstood. The Armstrong program specifies 10 secs of rest for EACH repetitions in the previous set, so it's 1 pull-up 10 secs rest, 2 pull-ups 20 secs, 3/30 secs rest etc... My source is "The Armstrong Pull-Up Program".

    • @sloatheful
      @sloatheful 10 лет назад +48

      You're totally correct. Hope more people see this comment!

    • @jimmy747474
      @jimmy747474 9 лет назад +7

      DonkeyFckr Oooooooooooooo fck XD I did: 1 pull up, 10 sec rest, 2 pull ups, 10 sec rest, 3 pull ups, 10 sec rest, 4 pull ups, 10 sec rest, etc... XDDD lele

    • @DonkeyFckr
      @DonkeyFckr 9 лет назад +5

      Gábor Zámborszky Haha should be easier now !

    • @jimmy747474
      @jimmy747474 9 лет назад +1

      DonkeyFckr Yeah :D

    • @Dah42
      @Dah42 7 лет назад +3

      Donkeyfckr thank you for the explanation. Regarding day 2, . Could you please tell me how long should I rest after failing the set? I can't find anything on the internet that answers this question. thank you.

  • @noelsoong777
    @noelsoong777 9 лет назад +713

    Basically do pull ups till the bar bends from your gains.

    • @ccr5-328
      @ccr5-328 8 лет назад +55

      kali muscle was on it.

    • @londong1420
      @londong1420 6 лет назад +4

      Hilarious bro

    • @aleksandrvinkler1690
      @aleksandrvinkler1690 5 лет назад +3

      My fat ass bent that Fort Tryon bar like 12 years ago.

    • @jampo486
      @jampo486 4 года назад

      I’m your 666th like

  • @alonshuster
    @alonshuster 9 лет назад +236

    Day 1- 5 sets of maximum reps
    rest 90 seconds after each set.
    Day 2- Pyramid method, first set 1 rep second set 2 reps... 10 seconds rest after each set. when you hit failure rest 10 seconds and do maximum reps.
    Day 3- Training sets, normal grip,close chin grip and then wide grip. rest 60 seconds and repeat 3 times
    Day 4- same reps as "Day 3" with 60 seconds rest between sets. if yoy can do more than the reps in "Day 3" next week add 1 rep to "Day 3".
    Day 5- repeat the hardest day.
    in the morning do 1 set of pushups, rest 5 minutes and then do the other 2 sets.

    • @javierojeda7366
      @javierojeda7366 9 лет назад +1

      +Alon Shuster in the day 4 do i have to do the same kind of pull ups, normal, close chin and wide grip, trying to do more than 9 sets?

    • @alonshuster
      @alonshuster 9 лет назад

      +Javier Ojeda i got confused right there as well.. just do the same reps and sets but after that try another set. if you can do another set so in the next week add one rep to the routine, if you cant stay with the same reps

    • @javierojeda7366
      @javierojeda7366 9 лет назад +1

      Ok, thanks bro !! ;)

    • @thomasparg1981
      @thomasparg1981 8 лет назад

      +Alon Shuster Hey,how many sets on day-2??

    • @alonshuster
      @alonshuster 8 лет назад

      do 1 rep for the first, 2 reps for the second set and so on with 10 seconds rest in between untill you fail and then rest 10 seconds and do maximum reps.

  • @alec1115
    @alec1115 8 лет назад +239

    I wish every CrossFitter watched this channel so they could see how to do pull-ups PROPERLY!

    • @QuizzTwist
      @QuizzTwist 8 лет назад +8

      lol they can do a proper pullup. but what they are training for is different than the norm

    • @alec1115
      @alec1115 8 лет назад +43

      What are they training for? A lobotomy?

    • @Woodall1776
      @Woodall1776 8 лет назад +8

      I like when people say this, because it shows the lack of training IQ they have.

    • @alec1115
      @alec1115 8 лет назад +29

      Pullups are designed as a strength exercise. Not for cardio, which is what CrossFit does.
      Maybe you're the one who has a low training IQ.

    • @hudder92
      @hudder92 6 лет назад

      @@russ7009 lol

  • @beatty05
    @beatty05 8 лет назад +2

    One of the best RUclips channels I've ever seen. I've been weight training for years and haven't got as much progress since I've started watching these videos. Thanks Barstarz

  • @mysoul4donuts
    @mysoul4donuts 9 лет назад +165

    I am (*Insert number between 13 and 17 here*) years old and I can do (*insert insanely good amount here*) reps of this exercise. AM I GOOD?! IS THIS FUCKING GOOD GUYS???

    • @isim33
      @isim33 9 лет назад +17

      +mysoul4donuts I am 8 years old and i can do 34 reps max. maybe if i'd warm up befor I could do more . IS THIS GOOD?

    • @abuhassanabo
      @abuhassanabo 9 лет назад +4

      Well Im just 11 and I can do 40 in a row. Is that good?

    • @MasterPancakez
      @MasterPancakez 8 лет назад +2

      +Sundqvist you aren't serious right?

    • @abuhassanabo
      @abuhassanabo 8 лет назад +37

      MasterPancakez Yes I am, but that was 1 month ago. Now I am 10 yo and can do 50.

    • @isim33
      @isim33 8 лет назад +24

      They grow up so fast..

  • @Melvinious
    @Melvinious 9 лет назад +9

    this helped me increase my reps and pass a practice run of the pst test for air force special operations. great 6 week program

    • @roshanpatel1924
      @roshanpatel1924 9 лет назад

      +TinyMightyMouse how many reps did this program increase for you?

    • @enlightenedsoul676
      @enlightenedsoul676 9 лет назад

      you can't be in special operations if you're female?

    • @JD-jc5hg
      @JD-jc5hg 4 года назад

      @@enlightenedsoul676 You can actually, I just don't think any female has passed. The closest came to completing ranger school

  • @jontorstrm8714
    @jontorstrm8714 10 лет назад +1

    progress so far i´ve done this program for about a month and i´ve gone from doing like 5 pull ups each set to now doing 13. it improves each week! really helped me a lot cause i really sucked at doing pull ups before it´s getting better.

  • @trizo1
    @trizo1 12 лет назад +5

    Thank you for taking the time to help other people & show them your training tips, it's much appreciated! Congratulations for achieving that level of strength it is something to aspire to. Peace from Australia.

  • @maskedartist8017
    @maskedartist8017 10 лет назад +241

    live life at the peak
    train 8 days a week
    peace

    • @MrSethyg123
      @MrSethyg123 10 лет назад +5

      Only 7 days in a week.....

    • @DKLeavy
      @DKLeavy 10 лет назад +132

      MrSethyg123 With that attitude, You're never going to make it.

    • @jontorstrm8714
      @jontorstrm8714 10 лет назад +5

      not sure if attitude or common sense though. In my opinion it is work hard and work smart. Do not worry too much or it will affect your workout and tense you out i lift much more do more reps and all in all feel better when i´m focused on the task ahead without worrying about future goals at the same time.

    • @KILLERNAV2962
      @KILLERNAV2962 10 лет назад +2

      Jon Tor Strøm thanks

    • @jontorstrm8714
      @jontorstrm8714 10 лет назад

      Navjot Saran no probs man

  • @Cmillet2810
    @Cmillet2810 9 лет назад +1

    did this program for a little over a month to prep for a pullup contest at my school. Got my count from 23 up to 39 reps and won the contest. Thank you for the program!!

    • @devvv4616
      @devvv4616 9 лет назад

      this some good motivation man. ima do this for a little less over a month for sem break. hope imma improve

    • @Cmillet2810
      @Cmillet2810 9 лет назад

      +Sbij Akan just be patient and stick with it, first few weeks your numbers won't go up by much but by around week 3 you'll def notice a big difference. Also make sure your eating clean, good luck!

  • @goshko96
    @goshko96 11 лет назад +5

    Great routine ! Im doing it for one month for now and I increased my MAX pull-ups from 15 to 22 (strict , no cheating). Thank you , dats a great routine !

    • @MestTheBest
      @MestTheBest Год назад

      did you really do max effort?

  • @legitstefanmiller
    @legitstefanmiller 11 лет назад +215

    Can't tell if skipping leg day or just wearing XXXL shorts.

    • @iDLaX12
      @iDLaX12 11 лет назад +17

      Can't tell if you were being ignorant or sarcastic.

    • @legitstefanmiller
      @legitstefanmiller 11 лет назад +21

      Idol_DLaX
      neither lol. He appears to have almost no leg muscle compared to his upper body but it's hard to tell because of his extremely over sized shorts.

    • @iDLaX12
      @iDLaX12 11 лет назад +50

      I mean, who cares he's teaching us about pull up reps, legs werent mentioned in the video, search legs if you want legs...

    • @legitstefanmiller
      @legitstefanmiller 11 лет назад +58

      Idol_DLaX I was just making an observation, no need to be over analytical. It's just a joke.

    • @v2fe
      @v2fe 11 лет назад +12

      Idol, I think Legit was just joking around, no need for hostility. Great comment on the video by the way. Made me laugh. Should be a meme.

  • @blackcatsarenopussies
    @blackcatsarenopussies 5 лет назад

    The program works. It is absolutely easy to follow and doesnt affect your other workout. I did the pull-ups in the morning. Afternoon usually the other workout (running or lifting weights or hiit etc). During back day i just didnt do any pull-ups or pull downs.
    I am 49 and started from 10 pull-ups. One month later, 20 pull-ups.
    Good job guys, it worked.
    Best part, it doesnt feel like hard work, not even breaking a sweat. It takes only a few minutes each morning

  • @falazure4732
    @falazure4732 9 лет назад +3

    What worked for me (I exercise on and off, so periodically lose some strength and have to get back in shape) was simply adding weights if I can do more than 7-8 pull-ups. I am naturally skinny, so that might not work too well for heavier people. Just add 5-10-15-20 lb weights (increase weight once you are able to do 7-8 pull-ups in a set) either in a backpack or grab them with your feet.

  • @pdude1911
    @pdude1911 11 лет назад +6

    This is a great program, thanks Ed! Another method I could recommend is starting a timer and doing 5 pull-ups at the start of a minute, and repeat every minute until you miss a set. Great for training endurance for rock climbing, but also for simply increasing your pull-up reps.

    • @rodneyhahn1172
      @rodneyhahn1172 6 лет назад

      yeah my favorite approach is to set the tabata timer for 5 reps every 30 sec for 30 minutes. this approach helped me to break the GWR for pull ups in 24 hours, 6844

    • @cornurubeum7744
      @cornurubeum7744 4 года назад

      @@rodneyhahn1172 so this should help me increase my pull ups?

  • @stevenclarkesaijin
    @stevenclarkesaijin 10 лет назад +1

    Thanks brotha been doing just this routine for 3 weeks, took a break for another week and now back on it for another 3 weeks, and it has improved a lot :D

    • @coldblooded40
      @coldblooded40 4 года назад

      steven clarke did you take another break?

    • @stevenclarkesaijin
      @stevenclarkesaijin 4 года назад +1

      @@coldblooded40 not sure what you mean? Is this a question or a roast?

  • @OfficialBarstarzz
    @OfficialBarstarzz  8 лет назад +6

    Hey guys we have a new program coming out thats gonna annihilate
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    • @GangstaStan010
      @GangstaStan010 8 лет назад

      reece debnam I usually work out at night myself so I think it's all about being consistent I met some pretty good gains throughout the years

    • @aramavagyan1257
      @aramavagyan1257 7 лет назад

      its helpfull but if my other set i cant do any more what should i do?

  • @henrihekanaho6654
    @henrihekanaho6654 9 лет назад +24

    Did this for 5 weeks. I must say, amazing. I started with 5 pullups, after 2 weeks, I was already doing 12 in the morning on the 3rd week. Is this possible when talking about strength or did I just learn a better technique after training for 2 weeks (10 days)?
    I'm now 4 days of rest after finishing 5 weeks and I think I will try my max this week some day after a good warmup and see where I stand and probably will continue the same routine but with a weighted vest +5 or +7kg.
    You think I should do it with the w'd vest or should I just start from the scratch using only bodyweight and counting week 1 again and doing another 5 weeks after resting 5+ days?
    In any case, this program truly has worked already for me and I used it for impossible dips also. Thank you Barstarzz and big respect! Bless you guys from Finland! :)

    • @eminhuseynli1451
      @eminhuseynli1451 9 лет назад

      can you write me on facebook ? I wanna ask something about this routine

    • @ClashWithLiam
      @ClashWithLiam 9 лет назад

      what's your max now?

    • @henrihekanaho6654
      @henrihekanaho6654 9 лет назад +3

      +ClashWithLiam I will try today more pull ups after a week of rest, I haven't continued this program yet. I felt that I should do something different for some weeks, so I have concentrated in isometric pull up holds on top and on halfway, also did some pull ups with weighted vest 5kg. After another break, I was able to do 13 reps, 10 reps with 5kg vest and 11 more without vest with 1min 30s. breaks. Later, I was able to do 10 reps of wide pull ups pretty easy which I had trouble before, so that time I made 3x10 reps, shoulderwide/wide/neutral with 1min breaks. I was amazed I could pull off 10rep sets and it felt really good now that I had struggled to get my set reps up from 7-8 in 3 or more sets. Keep grinding and believe in the free will and choice to better yourself both mentally and physically, as well as spiritually.

    • @henrihekanaho6654
      @henrihekanaho6654 9 лет назад

      +Emin Huseynli Don't know which one of Emin you are, so many of them. :) You can write me if you want. The same first and last name. Thanks.

    • @henrihekanaho6654
      @henrihekanaho6654 9 лет назад

      +Emin Huseynli Don't know which one of Emin you are, so many of them. :) You can write me if you want. The same first and last name. Thanks.

  • @Ex0dus111
    @Ex0dus111 11 лет назад +1

    Barstarzz thank you so much for showing me this, Im 4 weeks in now, and writing down my numbers every day. I went from 3 pull ups the first week (day 1, first set), then 5, then 8 and on monday I did 10. Cant wait to see how week six will be.

  • @OptimusPasche
    @OptimusPasche 10 лет назад +12

    The host here seems like a really nice dude..

  • @MrRemo58
    @MrRemo58 9 лет назад +27

    I'm 63 yes old , I can do fifty pull ups but it takes me one half hour

    • @kookokooko-xg5uo
      @kookokooko-xg5uo 6 лет назад +16

      Are u still alive

    • @highr8764
      @highr8764 6 лет назад +1

      kooko56 kooko56 😂

    • @goworge
      @goworge 4 года назад

      @@kookokooko-xg5uo i think he is not alive.

  • @oddmut
    @oddmut 11 лет назад +1

    I started out at 3 pull-ups max before this video. Now I'm at 50lbs weight belt doing 10 reps. I'm going for 100lbs. Appreciate the guide!

  • @kylefishlock3898
    @kylefishlock3898 11 лет назад +9

    There's a reason he was called "Armstrong." ^_^

  • @alexandersoltesz8103
    @alexandersoltesz8103 8 лет назад +3

    Hey, good tutorial! I wanna ask tho, am I allowed to do other exercises or another program - e.g a dip day, mixed pull-push workouts etc, while completing this 7-day routine, or do I have to save up all my energy and strength strictly for this program?

    • @OfficialBarstarzz
      @OfficialBarstarzz  8 лет назад +1

      I used my energy for this program but I had left over energy that I would use to do weighted pull ups and dips.

    • @alexandersoltesz8103
      @alexandersoltesz8103 8 лет назад

      Awesome, Thanks for the answer! :)

  • @maskedartist8017
    @maskedartist8017 11 лет назад

    I did this routine, and went from 10 pull ups strict form to being able to do 17!
    thanks for the advice, now to master the explosive pull-up...

  • @probe26
    @probe26 10 лет назад +12

    I get weaker when I train everyday, no matter what I eat or how much I sleep. I only get more sore each day and can do less.

    • @AdamOwns
      @AdamOwns 10 лет назад +6

      that means you need to train harder

    • @probe26
      @probe26 10 лет назад +1

      Adam M thanks. I have an idea. Come here and Train with me, I'm in FL

    • @heroofguitar322
      @heroofguitar322 10 лет назад +2

      How often do you train? Your body will get used to training everyday if you start off training every few days and work your way up to everyday. Always take a day a week off though.

    • @scottk1525
      @scottk1525 7 лет назад +19

      That's because you're not black. When you're black, you can train all day everyday.

    • @scaryboi2015
      @scaryboi2015 4 года назад

      I know this was 6 years ago but that is the point. That's why you get 2 rest days after the 5 day grind. Muscles should recover most of the way and then be able to do more.

  • @gabrielmelendez8798
    @gabrielmelendez8798 10 лет назад +6

    What if I can not do a single one how do I start making progress?

    • @elitechicken13
      @elitechicken13 10 лет назад +3

      Are you over weight at all? If so, losing some weight might help. And working on upper-body strength is a good start. Like I started with curls and worked my way up to pull-ups. But, that's just my opinion, im not a professional or even close so you can ignore everything I just said.

    • @DennisBrok1977
      @DennisBrok1977 10 лет назад +9

      You can also jump up and let yourself slowly down. Traing the muscles on the way back. They strengthen and soon you will be able to pull up

    • @HouseMaster75
      @HouseMaster75 10 лет назад

      Check out scooby's video about starting with pull ups. Just search for 'scooby pull ups' and you wilk find it. Don't know the exact name..

    • @xyz098pwn
      @xyz098pwn 10 лет назад

      At most gyms or if you have a weight room at your school you can go to after school, they have something called assisted pull ups and dips where you can add counter weight to the machine and make it easier to do pull ups (the more weight you add on the easier) and that can get you to the point to where you can do one.
      If that's not an option, do something that works your biceps and lats. Those are the two main muscles engaged when doing pull ups. For biceps you can do some curls with dumb bells, which is a pretty common and easy way to get your biceps going.
      I'm not sure what else you can do for lats besides lat pull down or something which would be at a gym but if you can go to a gym, definitely go hit up the assisted pull up machine. It will help you a ton.

    • @ilovemozzarellasticks69
      @ilovemozzarellasticks69 10 лет назад

      Yep do what these guys are saying. negatives negatives negatives and youll have one in less than a week. and when youre too tired to make your negatives last more than a few seconds, just hang onto the bar as long as your hands will let you

  • @RalishGaming
    @RalishGaming 11 лет назад +2

    I got from 3 pull ups to 20 in a couple weeks was about a year ago but getting back onto bars again!

  • @kasrkin110
    @kasrkin110 11 лет назад +4

    The pyramid method on day 2, is if i understand correctly, where you go the point that you cant do all the reps, then you rest, do you max and thats it? What about going all the way down after max? Like 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1? At least that is the pyramid exercise that i know.

    • @eIvin77
      @eIvin77 10 лет назад +1

      my opinion is that 10seconds rest in between each set is too low. i think it is better to do (1 pullup - 10 seconds pause; 2 pullups - 20 seconds pause ... n pullups - n seconds pause) what do you guys think of this?

    • @GeraldSoudersJr
      @GeraldSoudersJr 10 лет назад +1

      I just read an article, armstrongpullupprogram.com/, that answered that question. Like CosstaJr605 said, after you miss a set, you wait 10 seconds, then do a max rep and you are finished. Also, you rest 10 seconds for each repetition in the previous set.

  • @PascalCZE
    @PascalCZE 8 лет назад +3

    anyone can explain me day 3? please! :D it'S simply but i got kind of lost there.... really
    3 sets of those three kind of pullups.. how many reps? what did he mean by 9 repetitions no more no less? and 50 sec rest between "each" set or between 3+3+3 sets.....

    • @adampyc4826
      @adampyc4826 8 лет назад +1

      The way he explains the program isnt the best,you should do 1/3 reps from your first set of monday :) that works the best!

  • @mindoverc1704
    @mindoverc1704 9 лет назад

    I've been doing that day 2 pyramid workout since I was 14...I'm 17 now and its helped a lot!!!!!! Take this dudes advise trust me.

  • @PcGameplayChannel
    @PcGameplayChannel 10 лет назад +18

    Does it really make sense to train the same muscles every day? I mean training with muscle soreness...

    • @BOB2112420
      @BOB2112420 10 лет назад +112

      Higher frequency of exercise correlates with faster performance improvments. This is a basic rule of sport science (it's in all the manuals). The problem is that the body requires time to rest and recover. If you can recover in 24 hours, then the ideal workout frequency is every day. Calisthenics like pull-ups are not stressing the muscle in the same way that weight training is for body-builders. Also, it's the case that the bigger the muscle the more recovery time is usually needed, hence body-builders emphasise rest so much. The goal here, however, is not to build muscle mass but to improve one's pull-ups.
      What can be said here is that beginners with no pull-up training might want to ramp up this routine progressively instead of jumping right in to it. If you feel too sore use your common sense and take a day off.

    • @edwardchovaklinov180
      @edwardchovaklinov180 10 лет назад +15

      ***** Respect

    • @liamyates5544
      @liamyates5544 10 лет назад +4

      Sir Burton explained it perfectly. I only have 1 more point to add. Working while your muscles are sore trains your nervous system too.

    • @hummbug1
      @hummbug1 10 лет назад

      No man you need rest days training doesn't make you bigger but training the muscle and rest does. Also get some creatine, for soreness.

    • @seansptr
      @seansptr 10 лет назад +4

      If you're sore to the point that it's actually painful to do daily activities then that means you aren't training that muscle frequently enough. Of course that's assuming you haven't injured yourself. If you do pull ups once every two weeks then you'll probably be sore every time you do them. Once a week you'll probably have very minimal if any soreness. 5 days a week and you won't really be sore at all unless you're just starting to do them.

  • @stephane7673
    @stephane7673 9 лет назад +74

    Best workout routine if you're unemployed

    • @mackenziedegolier1545
      @mackenziedegolier1545 4 года назад +8

      I work 10 hours a day and still have time to workout 6 days a week whats your excuse lol

    • @azharuddin7873
      @azharuddin7873 3 года назад +1

      Yeah only "unemployed" people do pullups. Gotcha.

  • @darianmihai34
    @darianmihai34 5 лет назад +2

    This video made me fall in love with calisthenics 3 years ago!

    • @coldblooded40
      @coldblooded40 4 года назад

      darian mihai how about now are you still in love with it?

    • @darianmihai34
      @darianmihai34 4 года назад

      yes,calisthenic is my escape from real world,the place where i can be myself :)))

  • @umidontno040394
    @umidontno040394 11 лет назад +36

    don't do the same workout two days in a row.

    • @PermanentHigh
      @PermanentHigh 11 лет назад +58

      Bull, I used to do pullups every day for like 3 weeks straight, and my lats fucking grew. Your body is designed to adapt to the efforts you make every day. I was also eating clean and napping and sleeping all the time too.

    • @umidontno040394
      @umidontno040394 11 лет назад +8

      PermanentHigh ok, whatever you say. they might've grown faster if you rested days in between.

    • @PermanentHigh
      @PermanentHigh 11 лет назад +33

      Did you know that in old times, in Egypt, people were forced to work from dusk til dawn, everyday, with only one rest day. Those dudes were jacked.
      Your body adapts to whatever stress you put on it.

    • @umidontno040394
      @umidontno040394 11 лет назад +5

      PermanentHigh actually Egyptians had a lot of paid workers so they weren't "forced".
      also, the probably slowly worked up to being able to certain work everyday.

    • @austinhensley9378
      @austinhensley9378 10 лет назад +10

      You can do bodyweight workouts such as pull ups push ups and dips everyday and still get stronger/bigger, but eventually there will come a time when you need to take a couple days off to recover. Your progress will halt and you will need to stop a bit or change the routine to shock your body.

  • @Satsujiki
    @Satsujiki 8 лет назад +5

    How many pull ups do you need to at least do before starting this? I can hardly do 2 at most. Thanks !

    • @selvinreyes6228
      @selvinreyes6228 8 лет назад +2

      I haven't started this program yet, but when I first started pull ups, my initial max was 4. What I did was buy a pull up bar and hanged it on my door frame at home, and basically do 3-4 pull ups like every 20 - 40 minutes (in your case 1-2 pull ups) for the whole day almost every day. I would add them up and I would do over 80 a day, when I got better, I would go over 150 a day. As you get better you'll see yourself doing more and more reps every try. My max is 15 now and will get back at it again using this program. Good luck!

    • @Satsujiki
      @Satsujiki 8 лет назад

      Nice! I actually bought a pull up bar and I can now do 3 reps max but only once a day! How long it took you to get to 15 reps? Thanks!

    • @NovatusRSGaming
      @NovatusRSGaming 8 лет назад +2

      Do push-ups too do your body can gain in size proportionally and not just focusing on one muscle set. Also, try to do 5 sets or do the pyramid like he showed in this video (1, rest, 2, rest, 3, rest, etc) and if you can, you could use lat pull downs to help build that muscle as well if you can find a gym with the machine

    • @fyodorkaramazov2136
      @fyodorkaramazov2136 8 лет назад +2

      Deadhang, negatives pull-ups and australian pull-ups. You'll get your real first reps fast

    • @NBA6Fan
      @NBA6Fan 8 лет назад +1

      Don't do just 3 reps and that's it. You didn't destroy muscle fibers enough with that. You need longer workout.

  • @sh9683
    @sh9683 11 лет назад

    went from only being able to pull three half decent chin ups one month ago to being able to do about six decent ones, following this routine, even on days when i feel like giving up.
    Thanks.
    much respect

  • @BrentVIDSZ
    @BrentVIDSZ 9 лет назад +17

    I feel so stupid for actually saying this.. I started calisthenics like one and a half week ago, and I can't even do 1 pull up --' I know I'm weak as fuck.. that's the reason why I want to do calisthenics, but I can't follow most of these guides cause they require to do at least 1 pull up... I'm doing negatives now, but I don't feel I'm getting stronger, what should I do?

    • @dracol
      @dracol 9 лет назад +7

      Brent Belmans I think the best thing is to go to the gym and use those assisted pull up machines

    • @BrentVIDSZ
      @BrentVIDSZ 9 лет назад +3

      nah, the whole point of calisthenics is not needing a gym :D but i got some weights at home, might aswell do rows

    • @OfficialBarstarzz
      @OfficialBarstarzz  9 лет назад +26

      Brent Belmans Hey bro, don't feel stupid. We have a beginners dvd on the website that starts you off before the 1 pull up phase. Try getting a home pull up bar and do what is called negatives. Jump up to the top position and control yourself on the way down at much as you can. Do this for reps, also just holding your self up in a isometric pull up position. It takes a lot of practice but this will get you your first pull up

    • @hockeydave23
      @hockeydave23 9 лет назад +1

      Brent Belmans Use an assisted pull-up machine or, if you don't have one of those available to you, purchase resistance bands you can use for pull-ups. These will do the same thing as a machine. This way you can build your strength up as you go through the pull-up movement.

    • @ModifyOG
      @ModifyOG 9 лет назад +1

      The thing i started doing was doing shakes, because im so skinny.
      I trained my ass of for 2 months and already saw good results.
      I gained 12 pounds in 2 months .
      Try to do that bro, supplements really helped me up, or just eat more proteine. :)

  • @ryanreyes7240
    @ryanreyes7240 7 лет назад +4

    If I'm a 5 foot 110 pound 13 year old is 4 pull ups good

    • @tahait2258
      @tahait2258 7 лет назад

      good

    • @dgrant5968
      @dgrant5968 6 лет назад +2

      5 ft 11 in, 160 pounds, 15 pull ups, 14 years old

    • @lk_ultra2901
      @lk_ultra2901 6 лет назад

      4 is not good

    • @joelbackman8330
      @joelbackman8330 6 лет назад

      50 kg (110 lb) is little. It's roughly what most late teen girls weigh. At that weight 4 pull-ups is nothing special at all. I believe I could do 7 around that age (unless my memory is letting me down), and I hadn't performed a single pull-up in my life before that.
      At a young age a lot of kids can perform a hell of a lot of pull-ups without training. That number will, however, get lower as you grow though, unless you actively train your lats.

  • @adamspoors3122
    @adamspoors3122 11 лет назад

    This is a real good little program! People don't see the point in it, but it will confuse your muscles because your training them in a way they did not expect.

  • @kariukionline
    @kariukionline 10 лет назад +3

    That nigga tried to come down super smooth off those muscle ups but couldn't catch his breath fast enough lol; I like this routine tho, thanks.

    • @KINGSOMALIA
      @KINGSOMALIA 10 лет назад +7

      Well in all fairness he shot the entire video within a short space of time lol

  • @Supernovchik
    @Supernovchik 11 лет назад +4

    GTA Grand theft auto! if you know what I mean ;)

  • @yoyo510
    @yoyo510 10 лет назад

    So I did this program for just a single week. I was getting pretty low numbers all throughout the week, despite having a 15-rep max in the beginning. But I kept at it and three rest days after the final training day, I got 18 pull-ups w/ less "grinding" reps. So yeah, this program worked like a charm! Thanks for the video.

  • @spz7798
    @spz7798 9 лет назад +4

    Went from 5 to 9 in 2weeks
    Thank you ;)

  • @playjoeyk
    @playjoeyk 9 лет назад

    This program works!! First week training sets total pull ups was 9. 3rd week training sets total pull ups was 34!

  • @davidg7987
    @davidg7987 9 лет назад

    Wow, literally best form I have seen on any of these, makes it look completely effortless!

  • @mloskot
    @mloskot 11 лет назад

    I think the rests for Day 2 are not the same as in the original Armstrong's program. From his PDF: "Rest 10 seconds for each repetition in the previous set", so if I get it right, it is this:
    1 repetition - rest 10 sec
    2 repetitions - rest 20 sec
    3 repetitions - rest 30 sec
    ...
    Ed, thanks for all your demos!

  • @TheFezz456
    @TheFezz456 11 лет назад

    man you have the fucking best workout videos. you know why? cause you dont talk shit for 20 minutes but you keep em short.

  • @gott1rott980
    @gott1rott980 10 лет назад

    Didn't know there was a video on this, but I used this program without the pushups when I first started doing pullups a few years ago and it took me from 3-12 at max reps in about 7 or 8 weeks. Bodyweight was 180 at the time. Then I started to plateau but adding weights helped break it. So this does work.

  • @marzbite
    @marzbite 11 лет назад

    first time I see somebody do pull ups correctly, thx

  • @gaylenkuehl2380
    @gaylenkuehl2380 8 лет назад

    I more than doubled my pullups in 5 weeks, by following this program.

  • @NewYorker79924
    @NewYorker79924 11 лет назад

    I've just on my own gone from 8 pull-ups to a mind bending 9 pull-ups . . . definitely need help. Will try this method, thanks to u and Armstrong.

  • @lucaswolgast5312
    @lucaswolgast5312 9 лет назад +1

    i just wanna say thank you Barstarzz, 3 monts ago i spend a lot of my time to play videogames but after wathcing your videos im training for 4-5 days a week.i cant really do anything 'cool' liek you guys but i feel way better than befor and got some more self-esteem8sry for my bad english) :D

  • @omgitzcarlos8125
    @omgitzcarlos8125 11 лет назад

    This guys form is smooth. It's fun to watch.

  • @chipojo2008
    @chipojo2008 11 лет назад

    Im leaving to bootcamp on january. My pull ups are rarely over 10. Im gonna try this out and give you some feed back. Thanks for the video!

  • @thorham1346
    @thorham1346 9 лет назад +1

    These guys make it look so easy.

  • @darthdredz
    @darthdredz 10 лет назад

    the form on the muscle up is impressive
    i was so motivated, i went out and did a set of 100 with my left arm, then 100 with my right arm, then 100 without my arms. I completed all 3 sets in about 40 seconds total.

  • @denilskobalkin1849
    @denilskobalkin1849 5 лет назад +1

    This program looks fire man, i will try it!

    • @coldblooded40
      @coldblooded40 4 года назад

      denilskobalkin have you tried it?

  • @00LVI
    @00LVI 8 лет назад

    Man, this guy worked out 5 days straight. props bro!

  • @melissareid4250
    @melissareid4250 11 лет назад

    Amaru...For Day 3...They basically want u to get 9 Total Sets: 3 "Regular" 3 "Close Grip" and 3 "Wide Grip" Sets. You should rest 60 seconds in-between each "Set." The number of repetitions (how many chin-ups u do each set) is left up to you. If u can't complete all 9 sets...he says u should lower your repetitions & pick a number that will allow you to complete ALL 9 sets. If you do all 9 sets with ease...he says that u should INCREASE the reps to make it more challenging. Hope this helps.

  • @adec6387
    @adec6387 11 лет назад +1

    I did the routine for 6 weeks. I got some good size, strength and stamina gains but didn't double my single set maximum - not even close. After 6 weeks my 'training sets' went from 4-8 which is a big improvement and yes it is double... but my single set max only went from 17 to 23. It's a good routine for people who are time poor but still want to workout. Just recognise that you will also need to do something else - sit-ups, squats, etc. In the mornings I often did a push-up pyramid instead of 3 separate sets to help save time. So a good routine which would be great for anyone who can't do more than 10. Hope this helps....

  • @nba23tsc
    @nba23tsc 11 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the awesome program. For day 3, are we supposed to rest 60s between normal, narrow and wide pullups or only rest 60s between every rotation of the 3 different pullups? Your video shows no rest between the pullup types, not sure whether you are saving time for demo purpose or it's meant to be done like that.

  • @xXKryp7onit3
    @xXKryp7onit3 11 лет назад

    You can substitute the pull-ups for chin-ups and the 3 max effort set push-ups each morning will help you get in shape for pull-ups. If you are antsy to get started on pull-ups, try putting a chair below you to support your legs. As you get better, use the chair less and less until you can do pull-ups.

  • @christophergrillo410
    @christophergrillo410 4 года назад +1

    This video is excellent

  • @wellsurefolks5006
    @wellsurefolks5006 7 лет назад

    Best video on pull up increasing. Really know what your doing. Thank you.

  • @amirghost88
    @amirghost88 11 лет назад

    Do this program it's great one and I only started it on sunday!
    A week ago I couldn't go over 4 sets of 1 pull-up of each type. I'm on day 4 of the first week of this program and now able to complete 9 sets of 1 of each type.
    Two months ago I couldn't do more than 2 normal pull-ups.

  • @ironkcoony
    @ironkcoony 11 лет назад

    try to increase explosiveness in upward movement and try to pull up as high as possible (bar to chest). In the beginning also use the momentum of your legs and check your grip, there are youtube video explaining the "special" grip for the best transition pullup > dip movement - hope that helps.

  • @romanzinoviev5496
    @romanzinoviev5496 11 лет назад

    I had that problem 4 months ago. I was weight 120+ kg. I was just jump to make a half (jump and try to hold on as much as possible). I'm on a diet now and my weight is 95 kg(190 cm height). And i can do 5-7 pull ups. And it gets better every day.

  • @BulletHead302
    @BulletHead302 11 лет назад

    When I first watched this video I was doing 6 pull ups max, now three weeks later I'm doing 11. Aiming for 20 before marine corp bootcamp.

  • @learnerlearns
    @learnerlearns 11 лет назад

    Good comprehensive routine. Good demonstration too.

  • @AurelienCarnoy
    @AurelienCarnoy 5 лет назад +1

    That is the best. Realy good advice here. Thank you.

  • @levautour1
    @levautour1 11 лет назад

    sorry for my english ;-) in crossfit there are rules and strict form for pull ups isn't obligatory... So to be faster to execute "chest to bar" they do kipping pull ups. it's more "energy safe" than the strict form.

  • @bartekpatynowski7890
    @bartekpatynowski7890 11 лет назад

    6 weeks my record jump to 19 reps ! Thanks ,super training !

    • @phosss
      @phosss 11 лет назад

      Bartek a jak wygladał Twoj dzień 4? bo mam watpliwosci czy powtarzac ten sam uklad roznych uchwytów z dnia 3, czy robic 9setow normalnych podciagniec.

    • @bartekpatynowski7890
      @bartekpatynowski7890 11 лет назад

      Ja robiłem 9 setów normalnych podciągnięć :)

  • @imranhajee4136
    @imranhajee4136 7 лет назад

    wow I am going to try this program next week! Thank you for the quality information!

    • @coldblooded40
      @coldblooded40 4 года назад

      Imran Hajee did you try the program?

  • @stankang6096
    @stankang6096 11 лет назад

    Thanks i was really confused because this guy explained all other exercises with details but the 3rd exercise got me thinking :P

  • @sabahudincerimovic8372
    @sabahudincerimovic8372 7 лет назад

    You make pull ups look so easy to do!

  • @andychanny
    @andychanny 10 лет назад

    Dude, you make it look so easy!

  • @Betonolom
    @Betonolom 11 лет назад

    Interesting program, I think it's worth trying. Clear instructions, no bullhit.
    From Russia with respect)

  • @Gooseman2k2
    @Gooseman2k2 11 лет назад

    Your Resting technique is Quite advanced!

  • @My1way1on1a1highway
    @My1way1on1a1highway 11 лет назад

    Very balanced programm! I will go for it!

  • @shinobijutsu4315
    @shinobijutsu4315 9 лет назад

    You guys have the core strength work outs on here

  • @santiagoreyes2782
    @santiagoreyes2782 11 лет назад +1

    It looked like you were holding your breath between reps? Is there a reason for that? As I've always been trained to breathe, your muscles need oxygen too. More oxygen more reps?

  • @Tuanski
    @Tuanski 9 лет назад

    Day 2 so far. Feeling great, gonna continue this for 7 weeks

    • @alanrai9071
      @alanrai9071 9 лет назад

      +Renzo Tuano lol whats your max pull ups now ??

    • @stupidboy1597
      @stupidboy1597 9 лет назад +2

      hey tell us

  • @MrNialkel
    @MrNialkel 7 лет назад

    Great program. Going to try this

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    @OfficialBarstarzz  8 лет назад +1

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  • @randy7512
    @randy7512 8 лет назад

    Love it going to start working out again first thing in the morning push-ups max 3 reps everyday

  • @xXKryp7onit3
    @xXKryp7onit3 11 лет назад

    Yes, you can use it for either, however, on day 3, you should be doing 3 sets of normal pull-ups, 3 sets of chin-ups, and 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups.

  • @deanlgj9073
    @deanlgj9073 11 лет назад

    Hello, the explosive pull up really works on your power which is good for the muscle up if you wanna get it later. The normal pull up with same speed in both direction is good for working your muscle. Either way works, just do both for the sake of variations. One thing might happen for the explosive pull up might involves some swing which makes the movement easier. So when you do it, you have to beware of your form. Peace.

  • @sacrotos
    @sacrotos 11 лет назад

    I do push ups 3-6 times a day everyday and it's enough workout for me, quickly climed from 15 pull ups to 50, just a small effort and it takes you 30minutes or less a day, the time between rests are sometimes 90seconds and other times many hours and i still get muscle mass.

  • @DamirSpanic
    @DamirSpanic 11 лет назад

    Thank you for the program. Gonna try this. Compliments to your fitness.

  • @Pimpirim1
    @Pimpirim1 10 лет назад

    I have been using this program for a 13 weeks my pull ups increased from 8 to 25 in one set

  • @kozelazazel
    @kozelazazel 11 лет назад

    Good job my friend! I really like your ideas. Keep work out. I'm with you!

  • @Dan0101010101010
    @Dan0101010101010 10 лет назад

    fantastic idea, thanks for bringing it to us and demoing so well

  • @treygfb
    @treygfb 11 лет назад

    I do this workout every other day and it works!!

  • @StrongMindStrongWill
    @StrongMindStrongWill 5 лет назад

    Amazing program bro, thanks for the video.

  • @radeon1986
    @radeon1986 11 лет назад

    This is also great for the arms.. I don't even have to work out my biceps anymore. I was able to do 15 wide pullups when I started. After 2 and a half weeks I can do 22. Thanks!

  • @BritRael
    @BritRael 10 лет назад

    Very impressive :)
    Never heard of muscle-ups before. Tried them today and failed miserably! :) Watching this vid again, I see you're pulling up fast to get the transition from pull to push, so I'll try that next time.
    Thanks for posting!

  • @voydnaught1397
    @voydnaught1397 8 лет назад

    Smashing out muscle ups after 2 weeks of this.
    Thanks man!!!